DUBLIN, OH — Fast-food giant Wendy’s is preparing to close hundreds of underperforming locations nationwide, a move intended to strengthen the overall brand and reverse a recent decline in domestic sales.

During a quarterly earnings call on Friday, November 7, Interim CEO Ken Cook informed investors that the company would be shuttering a “mid single-digit percentage” of its approximately 6,000 U.S. restaurants. This strategic trim is estimated to impact roughly 240 to 360 locations, with one investor estimating the number at about 300 stores.

The closures are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of this year and will continue into 2026. A definitive list of affected locations has not been announced yet.

The decision follows a challenging period for the chain, which reported a 4.7%

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